No debating it - he's had a stellar career

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on September 13, 2013 7:45 PM

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Texas Southern University President John M. Rudley, PhD. left, and Thomas F. Freeman Ph.D during Texas Southern University Founders Day celebration honoring debate coach Thomas F. Freeman for 64 years of service Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, in Houston. Freeman founded the university's acclaimed debate team. less

Texas Southern University President John M. Rudley, PhD. left, and Thomas F. Freeman Ph.D during Texas Southern University Founders Day celebration honoring debate coach Thomas F. Freeman for 64 years of ... more

Thomas F. Freeman Honors College Dean Humphrey Regis, Ph.D holds a program during Texas Southern University Founders Day celebration honoring debate coach Thomas F. Freeman, Ph.D for 64 years of service Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, in Houston. Freeman founded the university's acclaimed debate team. less

Thomas F. Freeman Honors College Dean Humphrey Regis, Ph.D holds a program during Texas Southern University Founders Day celebration honoring debate coach Thomas F. Freeman, Ph.D for 64 years of service Friday, ... more

Former debate team member Vincent Powell speaks during Texas Southern University Founders Day celebration honoring debate coach Thomas F. Freeman, Ph.D for 64 years of service.

Former debate team member Vincent Powell speaks during Texas Southern University Founders Day celebration honoring debate coach Thomas F. Freeman, Ph.D for 64 years of service.

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Texas Southern University President John M. Rudley, Ph.D speaks during Texas Southern University Founders Day celebration honoring debate coach Thomas F. Freeman, Ph.D for 64 years of service Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, in Houston. less

Texas Southern University President John M. Rudley, Ph.D speaks during Texas Southern University Founders Day celebration honoring debate coach Thomas F. Freeman, Ph.D for 64 years of service Friday, Sept. 13, ... more

Congressman Al Green center, presents a flag flown over the United States Capital to Thomas F. Freeman, Ph.D right, as TSU president John M. Rudley, Ph.D left, looks on during Texas Southern University Founders Day celebration honoring debate coach Thomas F. Freeman for 64 years of service Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, in Houston. Freeman founded the university's acclaimed debate team. less

Congressman Al Green center, presents a flag flown over the United States Capital to Thomas F. Freeman, Ph.D right, as TSU president John M. Rudley, Ph.D left, looks on during Texas Southern University ... more